Maddie Day is a pseudonym for the American author Edith Maxwell, who is well-known for her mystery novels. She was born in Pasadena, The United States and has been nominated for the Agatha Award for one of her mystery novels. Maddie Day writes under different pen names, including her own name, Edith Maxwell, and Trace Baker. She has written a number of successful mystery series, including the Country Store Mysteries, which she publishes under the name Maddie Day.
The Country Store Mysteries series is set in the southern region of Indiana, a place that holds great significance for the author. Maddie Day has traveled to various locations in Indiana, including Bloomington, to gather inspiration for her writing. She obtained her PhD in linguistics from Indiana University and has roots in the state that date back five generations. The series features Robbie Jordan, the owner and chef of a country restaurant named Pans N Pancakes, located in the fictional town of South Lick, Indiana.
In addition to the Country Store Mysteries, Maddie Day writes other mystery series under different names. She also writes the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries, with bike shop owner Mackenzie Almeida and her cozy mystery book group solving murders in a fictional Cape Cod village. Her new Cece Barton Mysteries series, set in northern California wine country, will release in fall, 2023. Maddie Day is an Agatha Award-winning author and holds a PhD in linguistics from Indiana University. She has a strong online presence and can be found on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.